Local doom metal label Flenser gets its due in a profile by SF Weekly, which calls it a "one-man pursuit of quality doom" that operates out of a SF garage. Keep the dream alive! [via SF Weekly]

We finally get a first taste of Ty Segall's upcoming Summer release Slaughterhouse, in the form of "Wave Goodbye," a much sludgier, heavier slice from the prolific wunderkind than we've heard in a while. [via Pitchfork]

One of our favorite local blogs Positive Destruction turns one year old on May 19th, and will throw a birthday bash featuring Melted Toys, Permanent Collection, The Memories and more at Thee Parkside. Support local music writing! [via Positive Destruction]

Thao Nguyen, while recording her new album, has found the time to contribute to NPR's Snap Judgement show. In it, she shares a story about her relationship with her grandmother, accompanied by her own acoustic guitar instrumentals. [via The Bay Bridged]